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Clarice Bean Books

In order from Utterly Me, Clarice Bean to Clarice Bean, Smile.

The Clarice Bean series is a set of 10 chapter books by Lauren Child, published between 1999 and 2023. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
Clarice Bean, That's Me
My Uncle is a Hunkle
Clarice Bean, Guess Who's Babysitting
What Planet Are You From?
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
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Book #5 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

A missing friend, a stolen trophy, and an unlikely partner. Can Clarice solve the mystery?

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In reading order

Clarice Bean Series

10 books · Published 1999–2023

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My Uncle is a Hunkle

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Chaos erupts when Uncle Ted babysits: a missing granddad, a loose guinea pig, and a stuck brother.

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What Planet Are You From?

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A girl must save a tree to ace her science project and become an eco-warrior.

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Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Clarice faces a spelling bee and unexpected trouble, testing her loyalty and courage.

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Clarice Bean, Scram!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A stray dog, a secret, and a sister's roller skates—can Clarice keep it all together?

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Clarice Bean, Smile

Chapter Book

Clarice juggles a school project, family chaos, and saving the planet. Can daydreams lead to solutions?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Clarice Bean series?

There are 10 books in the Clarice Bean series. It began with Clarice Bean, That's Me in 1999, and the newest book, Clarice Bean, Scram!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Clarice Bean books in?

Start with Utterly Me, Clarice Bean and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Clarice Bean books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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